San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-12-13

resigned, because, as ne remarked, II re-
minded him too much OF Davis police
during the war. In the war he was
taken prisoner along with Hon. Ryger
Q Mills, Judge White, now OF the su-
prcme bench, and Sheriff HeTnsby, the
latter nursing him faithfully all through
his illness after losing his arm, which
arm he lost while in an engagement
fighting against our present military
Commander, Gen. Stanley. As a one
armed man he writes a fine hand, and
can shoot a pistol with great accuracy,
splitting bullet on a knife blade or
snuffing a candle. His son is now as
sistant attorney general Of the state.
Among other old sheriffs here may be
noted Buck" Hamilton. of Bsndera, IL
years term; ID. A. Il. Walton, of Bee cOun-
", Il years. term, and Mcconnell, OF
Rains.
Along towards 10 O'Clock, p. M, those
who did not feel sleepy took stroll out
OF doors
BY GASLTGHT,
Under guidance of several of our 10 cal
officers, press men and citizens. Gen.
Russ, of the citizens committee, was
prominent "a guide and historian. The
General WAS busy however, showing his
party the real estate and business por-
ton of the city. Other cODtingents
were taken to see fun, few attending
the Grand opers-hOuse to see merry
War" produced, which they were all
delighted with, and also were pleased
with the pretty Opera-house. The bal
masque at the Fashion theatre was also
visited by them, the popular manager,
MIR. Max Samuels, providing all with
badges, which gave them free sdmis-
sion 10 Eli parts Of tho house. Soon tie
large ball room was filled with them,
and while great many were too stiif
or dignifipd to trip the light fantastic"
they did not refuse intrOductiODs 20 the
MASKED BEAUTIES
who foGked about them. Along to-
wsrd the wee small hours, the hotel
clerks aud porters were kept busy Ms.
signing the guests to their rooms.
THIS MORNINGS SESSION.
The c0uvt ntion reassembled this morning
At 10 O'Clock. President Smith calling the con-
ventiOn TO order, aud secretary KIRK calling
the roll SiXty-One meubers we're present
After roll call recess OF 10 minutes was
taken to allow new members to make appli
cation and for the payment of dues. On re-
assembling, the following new members we're
elected:
Sheriff A. J. smothers. Lavaca coun-
ty; A KilgOre, Dewitt county; S. b. Howard
San Saba county: G.. W. Cunningham, Mills
Cook Maverick county; B. j. Apperson,
deputy sheriff, Cook county; j. n. Metcalf
BosQue county, and En- Moore, Kerr county.
A communication was received and read
from sheriff Davis, of Palestine, Anderson
county, in regard to eX-City Marshal Rogers
case. He stated that Rogers was entirely
bameless in the killing aud was worthy of as
slstance.
when the selection of an official journal for
next year came up, the Galveston News, DIAL
las News and Fort Worth Gazette were put in
nomination. The Galveston News was selected
by Il vote of As.
Fort Worth was agreed upon as the next
place of meeting, but time and meeting was
not set.
A letter from Attorney Gen HOgg was read,
regretting inability to attend but inviting the
home and see the town.
Election of officers for the ensuing year then
took place, resulting as follows:
Presidential. W. IL. Smith, of Dallas
County.
Vice Presidcnt-Bryan Marsh of Tyler.
SeCretary-J. p. Kirk, Austin.
Treasurer-M. NJ. HOrnsby. Austin.
The appointment of the executive and
finance committees rests with the president,
who has not yet named them.
After this L. s. Marshal Rankin led Howard
Townsend, the I-year-Old son OF Sheriff Town
send, of Colorado county, upon the stage and
introduced him. The bright little fellow made
a speech, saying in 20 years from now he
hoped there would be shertfs conventions,
that he might attend. The sherifrs then would
he of the boys of today, and his mamma SAYS
he is one of those boys. Hurrah for the
shcrffS convention He was lOutly APP
plauded and made an honorary member OF the
association, which then adjourned until the at-
teruUOn session.
Tonight the grand banquet takes place at
the Southern hotel Covers have been lad for
100 guests, and only a few invitations have
been extended The affair will be very ee-
giant, as no expense has been spared by Mr..
Hickman to have IL so.